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Horner Vision Statement
We at Horner Middle School, envision a future in which every student receives an effective, equitable, and engaging education that allows them to reach their full and unique potential.

Horner Mission Statement
At Horner Middle School our mission is to provide students with the Knowledge, Tools, and Skills they need to master content standards, make effective decisions, and collaborate with others, which will enable them to be successful lifelong learners.

Knowledge, Tools, Skills = Master, Make, Collaborate!

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All families registering must provide proof of residency each year.

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All families registering must provide proof of residency each year.

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Fremont Unified School District requires proof of residency each school year.

The district implemented this policy to prevent falsifications and untrue residency documents throughout the TK through 12th grade schools.

If you move, you must notify the school WITHIN 5 SCHOOL DAYS of your new address and telephone number.

Please be cooperative with school staff when asked to comply with the district’s Board Policy on Admission/Residence Verification (BP5111/BP5111.1).

In order to verify residency, the parent/guardian must provide two (2) of the following items listed below.

Documents must be in the name of the parent(s)/guardian(s).

(All documents must be current within 30-45 days.)

Property tax payment receipt, mortgage statement, lease agreement or payment receipt;

Utility service contract, confirmation of service, statement or payment receipt (electricity, gas, water, cable/internet, landline/phone); Please note, a cell phone bill does not qualify.

Pay stub;

Voter registration;

Mailed correspondence from a government agency, including DMV.

Please provide the two proofs of residency, as outlined above, to Horner Middle School by the due dates listed on the registration timelines for each grade level.

If you cannot provide the two proofs of residency as outlined above, you must attach two pieces of mail addressed to you at your residence.   In addition, you must have a Declaration of Residency* on file.
*Declaration of Residency
If the parent/guardian is unable to produce the documents in their name because they live with someone else, the
parent/guardian must come to the Student Support Services department at the above address to complete
Declaration of Residency paperwork. At the time of submission, both the parent/guardian and the owner/lessee
must be in attendance. The owner/lessee must provide two proofs of residency as referenced above.

In addition, the parent/guardian must present the student’s birth certificate or passport and both parties must present
government-issued identification to complete the Declaration of Residency.   Please call 510-657-2350 ext. 12295 to schedule an appointment for a Declaration of Residency.

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Registration packets and proofs, are due for each grade level on the following dates:

Rising 9th graders (Current 8th graders)

Friday, March 3

Irvington Counselors present Registration Information to 8th grade Science classes.Google Registration Form & IC Portal opens. 8th Grade Counselor (Andrews) will also be assisting parents and students with registration.

Tuesday, March 7

IHS Information Night - 8th grade Parents (Live Stream-YouTube)link to be posted in Counselor Google classroom

Sunday, March 12

Google registration form due to IHS & IC portal closes for IHS

Rising 8th graders (Current 7th graders)
Feb. 21-24

Mr. Holmes (counselor) presents 8th grade registration powerpoint and distributes reg. packets in Science classes

Friday, March 3

Registration packets for current 7th graders are due to Science teachers

Rising 7th graders (Current 6th graders)
Feb. 27-March 3

Mrs. Lai (Counselor) presents 7th grade registration powerpoint and distributes the reg. packet to students in their Science classes

Friday, March 10

Registration packets for current 6th grade students are due to their Science teacher for processing

Rising 6th graders (Current 5th graders coming to Horner)
March 29

Parent information night at Horner (flyer and info to come)

April 26

Horner Middle School Webinar online for current 5th grade students coming to Horner.  TBA on the video link.

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In coming 7th grade students must have their Tdap and 2nd varicella proofs prior to the start of school.

We encourage parents to turn in everything they have when turning in registration paperwork so that there are no loose ends when it comes to starting school.

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Girls BB @ Centerville

Thursday, February 9⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

Social at Horner

Friday, February 10⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

Girls BB @ Horner (Thornton) -

Tuesday, February 14⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

Girls BB @ Horner (Walters)

Thursday, February 16⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

CHKS in 7th grade History classes
Friday, February 17

Holiday no school

Monday, February 20

Rising 8th grade registration presentations with counselors during Science class
February 21-February 24

Girls BB @ Hopkins

Thursday, February 23⋅2:45 – 4:45 pm

IHS counselors to meet with rising 9th graders during Science class
February 24

Rising 7th graders (current 6th grade) registration presentations with counselors in Science class
February 27 - March 3

Read Across America Day
March 2

8th grade panoramic picture on PE field

Wednesday, March 8⋅12:30 – 1:15 pm

Girls BB @ Thornton

Thursday, March 9⋅2:45 – 4:45 pm

Girls BB game @ Walters

Tuesday, March 14⋅2:45 – 5:45 pm

Girls BB game at Horner (Hopkins) last game

Wednesday, March 15⋅2:45 – 5:45 pm

Teacher PD day No school for students

Friday, March 17

Boys volleyball physical forms due to office!

Friday, March 10⋅3:00 pm

Boy's volleyball tryouts

Monday, March 20⋅2:30 – 3:30 pm

Boys volleyball tryouts

Tuesday, March 21⋅2:30  – 3:30 pm

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Welcome to February 2023!
January and February has two of my favorite days....100th day of school which was on Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Global Play Day which was on Wednesday, Feb. 1.  Many students and staff participated in both event days and we really showed some school spirit.

Please note that February 20th is a school holiday and there will be no school.

I wanted to mention something about the arrival times to school.  We are noticing that period 1 tardies are starting to increase and I wanted to provide a gentle reminder to please have students arrive in plenty of time prior to 8:10 AM.  The first bell rings to go to class at 8:10 and the tardy bell rings at 8:15 AM. Several students are pulling up in vehicles at the 8:10 bell causing them to be tardy to period 1.  Please assist us and your child's education by ensuring that they arrive in plenty of time to get to class without penalty.

Independent study contracts are still being requested but it is critical to remind parents that they must provide the school with no less than 10 days notice for requesting an independent study contract.  Per board policy, teachers must have 10 days notice.  Any request provided to the school that is less than 10 days will not be able to be approved.  Thank you for adhering to the timelines.

This newsletter is "registration information" heavy.  Please make sure that you check out that section and read the new requirements for registration.  It is also imperative that if you have an incoming 7th grade student that your read the immunization requirements.  We want to make sure that everyone's school experience on the first day next year is successful and memorable in a good way!

We have been utilizing our incentives programs quite regularly this year with students and have almost exhausted the donated gift cards received at MAZE days this year.  If you would like to donate $5 gift cards to the school to handout to students throughout the year, we would love it!  Kids really like being drawn for the card and they get really excited when they receive one.  Thank you in advance for your $5 gift card donation.  The gift cards can be anywhere in the amount of $5.  Kids really love Starbucks, Jack in the Box, McDonalds and Taco Bell since they are close by.

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email or reach out to myself or your child's Assistant Principal.

Have a wonderful February!
- Mrs. Hicks-Rodriguez

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We are in need of $5 gift cards to multiple locations for student incentives!

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We are in need of $5 gift cards to multiple locations for student incentives!

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Starbucks
Taco Bell
McDonald's
Target
Walmart
Cold stone creamery
T-pumps

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8th grade Promotion Carnival donations needed!

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8th grade Promotion Carnival donations needed!

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If you are an 8th grade parent please know that the only funding that happens for the carnival is the funds that are collected from 8th grade parents to host this event.  This is not a PTSA sponsored event an it is critical that we get parent donations to host this annual event.  The event hosts the following activities for our 8th grade students and their families:
Food trucks
2 -photo booths
Music DJ
Video Arcade games
16 different "true carnival games"
Also, the donations parents provide help pay for the 8th grade class t shirts for this year.

We need your help.  The annual carnival costs around $7000 and we currently only have $3000. Each year our promotion carnival gets bigger and better so please help as your child will eventually benefit from this event when they reach the 8th grade.
All donations can be brought to the Horner Office attention:  Principal.
Thank you in advance.  Our carnival is May 19th but we are starting to plan the activities based upon funding.

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If you currently have a 7th grade student please read the letter below.  

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If you currently have a 7th grade student please read the letter below.  

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Parents who wish to opt their child out of the survey can email their child's History teacher asking for them to opt out of the survey.

All surveys are anonymous but we will use the data to provide improvement to the district and the school regarding bullying/harassment; drug and alcohol prevention and student achievement.

It is our hope that all 7th graders participate in this survey that will take place in their History classes on Feb. 17th.  This is for 7th graders only.

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Please refer to the Counselor's presentation schedule for registration listed under the registration timelines in this newsletter.  Also as a reminder, registration information will be posted on the Counselor's grade level google classroom just like last year!

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Please refer to the Counselor's presentation schedule for registration listed under the registration timelines in this newsletter.  Also as a reminder, registration information will be posted on the Counselor's grade level google classroom just like last year!

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Horner PTSA meeting for February...join us online!

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Horner PTSA meeting for February...join us online!

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Topic: Horner PTSA Association Meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2023, 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4538567068?pwd=LzRRLzVLZklsb0RFVU9tSm9vSEt5dz09

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Hello parents, we wanted to review the homework policy so that you can review it with your student.  Thank you in advance.  

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Hello parents, we wanted to review the homework policy so that you can review it with your student.  Thank you in advance.  

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HOMEWORK POLICY:  Homework is given to reinforce and review classroom learning.  All students are expected to do nightly homework.  Teachers provide homework requirements during the first week of school.  Assignments should be recorded in a student planner for reference.  Many of our teachers post homework assignments on Google classroom. Students and parents are expected to create their parent and student portal account on Infinite Campus at the beginning of the year.  Parents/guardians can request homework when a student is absent for three (3) or more days by contacting the office.

In accordance with Board Policy 6154, Horner Middle School adheres to the district homework policy. The total time for student homework is as follows: Grade 6:   0-60 minutes per night; 7th and 8th grade homework will be approximately 60-90 minutes per evening or 240-360 minutes per week.  Because the Board supports the development of life-long readers, students will be assigned outside reading. In grade 8, they should read one million words annually, roughly 20-30 minutes per night.

It will not be assigned on Fridays, during breaks and vacations as a regular practice.

Homework given in Honors classes will conform to the time estimates for other non-Honors classes.  These students will do differentiated, not more homework.

Students with excused absences will be allowed the same number of days as absences to complete homework.

Teachers will communicate Classroom Homework Plans to parents and students in writing on their syllabi and at Back to School Night.

This School Homework Policy will be re-evaluated annually and communicated to parents in our newsletter and website.

As always if you have any issues and would like to reach out to us please do so at the email address below.  Thank you!
harrypabley@fusdk12.net
(7th graders and A-M for 8th grade)

bperez@fusdk12.net
(6th graders and N-Z for 8th grade)

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TDAP and 2nd Varicella immunization needed for incoming 7th grade students

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TDAP and 2nd Varicella immunization needed for incoming 7th grade students

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California State Law requires that students entering the 7th grade must submit official proof that they are up to date with their immunizations.  Valid proof must show: 1) Student's Name, 2) Date of Birth, 3) type of shot given, 4) date given, and 5) health provider’s signature/stamp.

Even if you think your student has already received these immunizations, parents/guardians will still need to provide valid proof to either the elementary or junior high/middle school as referenced above.

If parents/guardians have not provided this proof to either their student’s current elementary school or their junior high/middle school by the first day of school, your student may not attend in-person learning or activities if noncompliant.

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February 17 marks PTA Founders' Day, which celebrates the founders of PTA and all the hard work that PTA leaders do to help the community. Horner PTSA would be grateful for your membership and donations to help us reach the goals we have for serving your children at Horner. To join PTSA, you can go to our website to sign up on Totem: https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/joinhornerptsa. If it is more convenient to join and/or donate to PTSA via paper form, you can also find the form on our website. Just download, fill it out and return it with cash or check in an envelope addressed "Horner PTSA'' and drop it off with the office staff.

PTSA also has a fundraiser on Friday, 2/3 at Panera Bread (located at 43317 Christy Street in the Pacific Commons area) from 4PM to 8PM. The flyer is attached. Please help support PTSA with the fundraiser!

Finally, the results are in for the Reflections Contest. Horner had two winners and they are:

Emily D, 8th grade: Award of Excellence in Music Composition from FCPTA and PDPTA. Her entry goes on to compete at the CA State PTA Level.

Raya P, 6th grade: Award of Excellence for Literature from FCPTA

Have a wonderful February!

Sincerely,
Horner PTSA

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If your son would like to tryout for the Boy's Volleyball team in the Spring, the deadline for submitting physical forms and tryout paperwork will be March 12th by 3 pm.
This deadline has no exceptions.

If your son has already tried out for Boy's Basketball this year, we already have the paperwork filed.  However, it is always good practice to ensure that the paperwork is correct and complete, therefore please have your son come into the office at lunch to verify the paperwork.  They can do that anytime during the month of February.

Again, the deadline for turning in all paperwork for Boy's Volleyball tryouts is March 12th.

Tryouts will be on March 20 and 21 after school and the first game will be March 30th.  Please check the school website for more updates as we get closer to March.

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Hello Horner Families!

February already? Here are some things ASB has going on in the month of February.

ASB elections are taking place on February 7th! 6th and 7th grade students will be voting in their history classes for next year’s ASB officers. It is an exciting time and a great chance for you to discuss the democratic process! (sorry I’m a history teacher!)

Our 3rd social is taking place on February 10th. Ticket sales will be taking place on February 3rd, February 6th, February 7th, February 8th. We have 300 tickets available to sell. They cost 10 dollars and are sold at lunch. I suggest you pack your student a lunch for the day they want to buy tickets as we usually give up our whole lunch to sell.

Last thing I have is mainly for current 7th grade students and their parents. ASB is a year-long elective for students to learn about different leadership skills such as conflict resolution, public speaking, self-image and project planning. On February 16th, ASB is hosting an informational meeting about how to join this awesome class for the following year. If you or your child are even thinking about this, please come to find out more! (if your child is absent that day, they can email me and I can send them the information)

Actually one more thing, ASB is organizing the first 8th grade reward trip since 2019! We couldn’t be more excited. This is for current eligible 8th grade students (the admin team has already informed students about the eligibility requirements and those are also posted in this parent newsletter). Just so you can plan ahead, we are selling at the end of March. The cost is $50 dollars if you don’t have a season pass and $25 if you do. We will be sending home permission slips and more info in the coming months, so stay tuned!

Please head to hornerhornets.org or follow us on Instagram @hornermiddle.hornets for more updates on things going on in the ASB classroom!

Mr. Shaffer

Activities Director

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8th grade parents, please review the requirements for this year's 8th grade trip.  Thank you.

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8th grade parents, please review the requirements for this year's 8th grade trip.  Thank you.

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Our school site Wellness Center is in need of board games for the room.  Students come into the Wellness Center at lunch time and we average about 100 per week. We are looking for new donations of the following games:
1.  Chess games
2.  Monopoly Games
3.  Card games
4.  Checkers
5.  Connect four games
6.  Sorry
7.  Taco, Cat, Goat cheese card game
8.  Art supplies and coloring books
9.  Felt art activities
10. Stress balls
Please help us, help support our students!  Thank you in advance.
You can drop off any of the new games in the front office at anytime. Please mark "wellness center" on the games so that they go to the correct location.